Yusuf Ali-Taleb tells UK Fight Site about growing up in Hackney and his parents’ involvement in martial arts. Yusuf also talks about beginning his martial arts journey with Karate classes before starting Muay Thai at 12 years old. The East Londoner started training in Muay Thai at KO Gym in Bethnal Green and later at […]
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Shah Kamali on starting MMA training with Stuart Austin at Fight Zone (Part 2)
Shah Kamali talks about discovering the MMA classes at Fight Zone and working with head coach Stuart Austin. Shah tells us about the differences in training between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. The undefeated heavyweight also talks about training with Sabir Hussein and the SCK Fitness Team at Diesel Gym during Ramadan.
Shanelle Dyer on her debut win at PFL Europe, Simeon Powell and Dakota Ditcheva’s wins (Part 1)
Shanelle “The Nightmare” Dyer returns to the UK Fight Site studio to discuss her successful PFL Europe debut In Paris, France. Shanelle talks about her first fight week experience with the promotion and her performance inside the PFL SmartCage. The undefeated Muay Thai and amateur MMA champion talks about Simeon Powell and Dakota Ditcheva advancing […]
Shah Kamali on growing up in Stepney Green and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Fight Zone (Part 1)
The undefeated Shah Kamali talks about growing up in Stepney Green, East London and spending his early years on the Ocean Estate. Shah tells us about joining the Fight Zone gym while studying at university and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.
Shanelle Dyer on the PFL Europe x EMMAA Partnership, professional career and GB Top Team (Part 3)
Shanelle Dyer talks to us ahead of her PFL Europe debut this Saturday in Paris, France. Shanelle speaks about: – The talent at EMMAA Four Nations – The PFL Europe and EMMAA Partnership – Her professional career so far and the chaotic trip to France for her Hexagone MMA bout – The atmosphere around the […]
Yusuf Ali-Taleb on his amateur MMA debut, first loss and joining GB Top Team (Part 2)
Yusuf Ali-Taleb looks back on his successful amateur MMA debut against Rafel Collenase at Cage Warriors Academy. Yusuf also talks to us about joining Brad Pickett’s GB Top Team in South London. The Kickboxing champion tells us about his first loss in MMA competition against an experienced Dom Rogers and the importance of taking on […]
Sarah Worsfold on her childhood and juggling motherhood and her fighting career (Part 4)
Sarah Worsfold talks about being born in East Ham before moving to Hornchurch. Sarah also talks about dealing with some anger and resentment after losing her mother at 6 years old. Worsfold explains how she juggles motherhood with training and competing in combat sport.
Kate Bacik on working with ATM, London Grapple and Team Daniel Sam (Part 4)
Kate Bacik talks about working with her former manager Martin Ireland and Alpha Talent Management. Kate also talks about the health issues she faced before her grappling match at Polaris 18. The Queen of the South tells us about her Brazilian Jiu-Jitus training at London Grapple and working on her striking with Daniel Sam.
Shanelle Dyer on Lizzy Gevers, the French fans, and The Good Fight Club (Part 2)
Shanelle “The Nightmare” Dyer talks about returning to France to face her PFL Europe debut against Lizzy Gevers. Shanelle tells us about her growing French fanbase who have travelled to GB Top Team to meet her. The Nightmare also looks back on her feature in The Good Fight Club series and the co-sign from UFC […]